…for American sugar production as long as the farmers’ safety net is strengthened,” says Dr. Rob Johansson, director of economics and policy analysis at the American Sugar Alliance. Most of…
Differing Opinions on Updates to WIC Nutrition Program
…finalized rule’s reduction in dairy access. The groups argue that this decision contradicts established nutrition science and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. NMPF and IDFA emphasize the importance of dairy…
American Farmland Trust Establishes ‘U.S. Farmed’ Label to Promote Local Ag
…and for the high-quality ingredients farmers grow here in America.” Sauerhaft said the interface of agriculture is changing rapidly. As the USDA reports that the average age of American farmers…
Tulare Lake Subbasin First to Receive Probationary Status from Water Board
…water usage. Groundwater pumpers in the region must report usage within 90 days. Some exemptions apply for small domestic users and disadvantaged communities. Despite objections from some farmers and officials,…
EPA Announces Herbicide Strategy Revisions
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has unveiled updates to its Herbicide Strategy, aiming to strike a balance between helping farmers and safeguarding endangered species. This strategy, part of the…
Citrus Industry Hoping to Avoid Another Bad Thrip Damage Year
…and timing also presented challenges for the citrus industry. Colby noted that it was particularly difficult for smaller operations. Commercial sprayers were often busy with some farmers having to make…
New Prune Varieties Improve Prospects for Growers and Processors Alike
…a comparatively smaller tree and can be farmed at a higher density, which could be advantageous to farmers so long as “harvesting technology can keep up,” Castro noted. The new…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 04-12-24
…the HPAI outbreaks in dairy operations and efforts to keep it out of California. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
FARMER Act Introduced to Help Agriculture and Beyond
…being for farmers and ranchers, but a good farm bill is for every single American. Think about it. Our farmers and ranchers produce the highest quality, lowest cost food supply…
Efforts to Keep California Herds Safe from Avian Influenza
…will continue with active enforcement of existing guidelines prohibiting diseased cattle from entering California. Keeping the pathogen from entering the state is paramount for protecting California dairy herds. Raudabaugh describes…
NMPF, IDFA Concerned with Final WIC Rule Reducing Access to Dairy
The dairy industry responds to a new WIC final rule. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association…
Almond Matters: Rotating Fungicides in Disease Management Programs
…primarily on contact. Farmers are encouraged to tailor their fungicide programs accordingly, combining systemic and contact treatments for optimal results. “Alternation is the name of the game from a resistance…
Climate Change and Farming
…security along with human and planetary health ahead of the upcoming farm policy negotiations. Researcher Dr. Margiana Petersen-Rockney grew up on a dairy farm in California, then farmed on her…
Political Aspects of Climate Change Affecting Farmers
The politics of climate change and how its affecting farmers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. by-studio/Shutterstock Image Researcher Dr. Margiana Petersen-Rockney says the topic of climate change…